Heather Ryan Kelly
Contraband Bayou
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Heather was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She is a professor of art at NcNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she teaches painting and contemporary approaches to drawing. She holds a BFA in printmaking from Southern Methodist University and a MA in painting from Northwestern State University.
“This painting celebrates the lushness and beauty of Louisiana, particularly that of Contraband Bayou. I am concerned with the preservation of this waterway, as it is home to a rich array of plant and animal life…too often it is the site of trash dumping.”Heather Ryan Kelly